Electric Current - the rate of charge flow past a given point in an electric circuit, measured in Coulombs/second which is named Amperes. In most DC electric circuits, it can be assumed that the resistance to current flow is a constant so that the current in the circuit is related to voltage and resistance by Ohm's law.
alternating current (AC) - an electrical current whose magnitude and direction vary cyclically. The usual waveform of an AC power circuit is a sine wave, as this results in the most efficient transmission of energy. This is the form in which electricity is delivered to businesses and residences.
direct current - an electrical current whose direction remains constant.
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resistance - the repulsion of a current within a circuit. It explains the relationship between voltage (amount of electrical pressure) and the current (flow of electricity).
Ohm's Law - Resistance, discovered by Georg Simon Ohm in 1827, is the ratio between voltage and current. Ohm's law said that the voltage between any two points in a conductor changes directly as the current between the two points, given the temperature remains the same.
Glow Sticks (video 2:16) - When all parts of the circuit are connected, electricity flows from the battery to the lights and back to the battery, making your glow stick glow!
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Electric Current - the rate of charge flow past a given point in an electric circuit, measured in Coulombs/second which is named Amperes. In most DC electric circuits, it can be assumed that the resistance to current flow is a constant so that the current in the circuit is related to voltage and resistance by Ohm's law.
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